Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Properties of Ginger (zingiber Officinale)
Student: Ruslan Uba Usman (Project, 2025)
Department of Chemistry
Northwest University, Kano, Kano State
Abstract
The present research focuses on the phytochemical screening and antioxidant properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale). The study aimed to identify the major phytoconstituents and evaluate the antioxidant capacity of ginger extracts. Standard phytochemical methods were used to test for alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenols, and glycosides. Antioxidant activity was assessed through DPPH and ferric reducing assays. Results indicated that ginger is rich in bioactive compounds with strong antioxidant potential, supporting its traditional medicinal uses. This study highlights ginger’s importance as a natural source of antioxidants beneficial for human health.
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- Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State 4
- Rhema University, Aba, Abia State 11
- Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 3
- RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE 13
- Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State 2
- Saadatu Rimi College of Edu, Kumbotso, Kano State (affiliated To Abu, Zaria) 1
- Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State 4
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- School of Health Information Mgt, Oau Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State 30
- Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano State 2